The Irish Times

Tipperary face stiff opening test against all-conquering Limerick

Allianz Hurling League weekend previews

Sat May 08 2021 - 06:00

Jackie Tyrrell: All-Ireland final heroes often come out of left field

Limerick have the edge but Waterford might well find a match-winner of their own

Fri Dec 11 2020 - 07:27

Galway have a date with Limerick after Tipp run out of gas

Defending All-Ireland champions go out on their shield as Tribesmen march into semis

Mon Nov 23 2020 - 06:00

Whelan and Concannon keeping the burden off Joe Canning’s shoulders

Former Galway selector Francis Forde explains how forwards’ work rate is crucial

Sat Nov 14 2020 - 06:30

Galway expose Wexford’s lack of Plan B to reach Leinster final

Wexford were unrecognisable from last year. Even Davy Fitzgerald was quiet

Sat Oct 31 2020 - 20:36

Donoghue and Galway ‘bitterly, bitterly disappointed’ after early exit

Dublin end Tribesmen’s summer in the middle of June

Sun Jun 16 2019 - 14:11

Galway return to form survives helter-skelter conclusion

Five goals, three red cards and a first defeat for Kilkenny leaves Leinster in melting pot

Sun Jun 09 2019 - 18:48

History beckons for Limerick despite audacious Galway finale

Had Galway completed great escape it would have been an injustice to new champions

Mon Aug 20 2018 - 06:00

Jackie Tyrrell: Limerick and Galway must drill down deep

The final is won on the pitch but off it there’s tactical plans to be finely-honed this week

Fri Aug 10 2018 - 06:52

Ciarán Murphy: Burke and Conlon primed for more summer fireworks

Both men had their moments during a memorable personal duel at Croke Park clash

Wed Aug 01 2018 - 21:00

Galway frustrated as dogged Clare simply refuse to bow the knee

McCarthy’s late point earns Banner a replay in Thurles after after a pulsating stalemate at HQ

Mon Jul 30 2018 - 07:00

Kiely’s quiet revolution leads Limerick back to the top table

A promise made after a hiding from Tipperary in 2009 is coming to fruition

Sat Jul 28 2018 - 06:00

Nicky English: Galway without doubt the team to beat again

Manner of the victory over Kilkenny clearly reasserted Tribesmen’s credentials

Mon Jul 09 2018 - 06:00

Jackie Tyrrell: Kilkenny-Galway to show beautiful art of defending

The always analytical Brian Cody will devise a new plan to beat Galway in the replay

Fri Jul 06 2018 - 07:00

Weekend’s hurling previews and team news

Galway braced for difficult assignment in Wexford

Sat Jun 02 2018 - 07:00

Rusty Galway take their time before blowing Offaly away

Donoghue’s side find their range but have plenty to do before the Cats come calling

Sat May 12 2018 - 21:11

Wexford take out holders Galway and set sights on Kilkenny

Conor McDonald’s scores prove vital as Davy Fitzgerald’s side book semi-final spot

Sat Mar 24 2018 - 17:23

Coen and Galway braced for vital promotion clash against Limerick

Donoghue’s side beginning to tick again as All-Ireland celebrations wind down

Wed Feb 28 2018 - 01:00

Hurling Review 2017: Donoghue steers a rock steady course

Micheál Donoghue finds the winning blend as Galway finally land Liam MacCarthy

Thu Dec 28 2017 - 09:00

Moments of the year: Joe Cool when everything was on the line

Canning’s winning point in Galway’s semi-final win over Tipperary will live long in the memory

Sun Dec 24 2017 - 17:00

Ciarán Murphy: Incremental development pays off for Galway

2012 Leinster final win began first sustained piece of team-building in Tribesmen’s history

Wed Sept 06 2017 - 20:12

Seán Moran: Joe Canning for Hurler of the Year anyone?

Would Galway have won the All-Ireland without the Portumna dynamo?

Wed Sept 06 2017 - 07:00

Nicky English: Galway to confirm status as best of 2017

Deise could exploit nervousness but MacCarthy Cup looks on way to Galway

Sun Sept 03 2017 - 10:00

History beckons for both teams but right now Galway's time has arrived

Both have waited long enough but western power can trump Waterford promise

Sat Sept 02 2017 - 06:00

Tony Keady factor inspiring Galway and Pádraig Mannion

‘Think of me when you are on the pitch’ the last words legend spoke to defender

Thu Aug 31 2017 - 07:00

Galway have lots of room for improvement – David Burke

Captain says battle at midfield could prove pivotal against final rivals Waterford

Tue Aug 29 2017 - 06:30

Nicky English: Joe Canning has the most important say: the last

Tipperary produced their best display in 2017 but it just wasn’t enough on the day

Mon Aug 07 2017 - 07:30

The ending of this semi-final was all Joe Canning

Manager Micheál Donoghue says first half seemed to be bypassing Galway star

Mon Aug 07 2017 - 06:30

Canning conjures a moment of magic to make all the difference

Galway’s talisman breaks Tipperary hearts with majestic last-gasp winning point

Mon Aug 07 2017 - 01:00

Joe Canning breaks Tipperary hearts with moment of sheer brilliance

‘Big moments are defined by your big players. He really stood up to the mark’

Sun Aug 06 2017 - 19:11

Joe Canning’s sideline stunner sees Galway squeeze past Tipperary

Sides level 12 times during the game before ace forward seals final spot for Tribesmen

Sun Aug 06 2017 - 18:22

Nicky English: Galway certainly not uber reliable favourites

Champions picking up momentum but the favourites have been a model of composure

Sun Aug 06 2017 - 07:00

Galway look to have edge in familiar showdown

New chapter in long-running rivalry as champions meet the title favourites

Sat Aug 05 2017 - 21:00

Nicky English: Galway confirm status as All-Ireland favourites

Tribesmen’s performance against Wexford proves it will take a lot to beat them this year

Mon Jul 03 2017 - 07:45